The role of agricultural water trade in alleviating water scarcity: A case study of Northwest China
August 2025
Agricultural trade promotes the transfer of water resources, which has an impact on regional water scarcity, particularly in arid regions. Nevertheless, the understanding of how agricultural trade influences...
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Fracture characteristics and process zone evolution in sandstone under freeze-thaw cycles
August 2025
This study investigates the fracture characteristics and the fracture process zone (FPZ) of mode Ⅰ fracture in sandstone, aiming to analyze the propagation behaviors of mode Ⅰ crack under different...
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Strength deterioration law and microstructural mechanism in concrete sprayed with inorganic coatings under the freeze–thaw cycle
August 2025
Based on compressive strength analysis, ultrasonic velocity testing and microstructural damage of three groups of concrete sprayed with inorganic coatings with different mix ratios were carried out...
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Efficiency accounting for the conversion of "Green Mountains and Clear Water" into "Gold and Silver Mountains": An empirical study of Qilian Mountain national park in China
August 2025
The research on the conversion efficiency of "Green Mountains into Clear Water" (Green) and "Gold and silver Mountains" (Gold) is of great significance to promote the coordination between natural resource...
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Mechanical behavior and improved hypoplastic constitutive model for saturated frozen sand
August 2025
The artificial ground-freezing method is the main technical means for the excavation of mines and tunnels through the water-rich sand layer, and the comprehensive understanding of the mechanical properties...
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Perceived value, awe, and place attachment: Influencing tourists' environmentally responsible behavior in desert tourism
August 2025
This study explores the impact of perceived value, awe, and place attachment on tourists' environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) in desert tourism contexts, using the Singing Sands Mountain and...
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Optimized ultrasonic assisted flavonoids extraction from an annual desert plant of Agriophyllum squarrosum and its implications for natural antimicrobial agent
August 2025
Sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum), a pioneering annual plant thriving in deserts and sandy regions throughout the Asian interior, is believed to be a potential food and forage crop due to its significant...
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Glacier distribution and changes over the past 50 years in the Kaidu-Konqi River Basin, northwestern China
Available online 25 August 2025
As a highly sensitive indicator of climate change in the arid northwest region of China, glacier dynamics in the Kaidu-Konqi River Basin directly influence regional runoff patterns, thereby playing...
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The freezing effect evaluation of artificial ground freezing base on the longitudinal temperature rise rate
Available online 9 August 2025
Accurate evaluation of freezing effects is the primary requirement of artificial ground freezing (AGF) methods. However, the traditional solution method relies too much on temperature measuring pipes'...
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Sediment particle size characteristics and their relationship with soil nutrients at the southern edge of the Hobq Desert
Available online 6 August 2025
The ecological environment of the desert-oasis transition zone on the southern edge of the Hobq Desert is highly sensitive and plays a key role in regional comprehensive management of desertification...
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Freeze-thaw damage continuous constitutive of modified asphalt mixture based on the MMF model
Available online 29 July 2025
A modified asphalt mixture was prepared using polystyrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer (SBS) and waste tire rubber powder (WTRP), with the asphalt mixture ratio optimized based on the particle...
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Extraction of Cladophora blooms in Qinghai Lake based on multi-source satellite remote sensing images and super-resolution method
Available online 26 July 2025
Cladophora blooms, a type of large filamentous green algae, have garnered considerable attention in recent years due to their substantial outbreaks associated with climate change. Cladophora blooms...
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Enhancing Qppq method for streamflow prediction in ungauged basins: Study case of Ouzoud basin in Morocco
Available online 25 July 2025
As a result of no direct measurement data, accurate stream flow prediction in ungauged basins has remained a challenge in water resource management and flood forecasting. To meet this challenge, advanced...
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Glacier distribution, changes and the influence of debris in the Aksu River Basin, Tianshan central Asia
Available online 24 July 2025
Based on the Chinese Glacier Inventory of Xinjiang in 2020 (CGI-XJ2020), we analyzed glacier distribution in the Aksu River Basin and examined glacier changes using datasets from Chinese three-period...
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Influence of river vegetation on sediment transport and erosion mitigation: A review
Available online 18 July 2025
Natural river systems are essential for conveying water, sediments, and organic material from upstream catchments to downstream reaches. One of the key processes influencing channel morphology is bedload...
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Spatiotemporal distribution of seasonal snow density in the Northern Hemisphere based on in situ observation
June 2025
The snow density is a fundamental variable of the snow physical evolution processes, which can reflect the snowpack condition due to the thermal and gravitational compaction. Snow density is a bridge...
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Analysis of snow cover variability and spatial difference in the High Mountain Asia
June 2025
The High Mountain Asia (HMA) is a prominent global mountain system characterized by an average altitude exceeding 4,000 m, intricate topography, and significant spatial variability in climatic conditions....
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Projected evolution of the Qiyi Glacier in the Qilian Mountains using the PyGEM with the calibration of glaciological mass balance
June 2025
Owing to glacial retreat and associated future runoff variations, major concerns have been raised over the sustainability of water resources in the Qilian Mountains. Based on the Python Glacier Evolution...
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Comparison of two data fusion methods from Sentinel-3 and Himawari-9 data for snow cover monitoring in mountainous areas
June 2025
Snow cover in mountainous areas is characterized by high reflectivity, strong spatial heterogeneity, rapid changes, and susceptibility to cloud interference. However, due to the limitations of a single...
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Identification and assessment of avalanche hazards in Aerxiangou section of Duku expressway in TianShan mountainous region based on unmanned aerial vehicle photography
June 2025
In this study, avalanches in the Aerxiangou section of the Duku Expressway in the Tianshan Mountain area of Xinjiang were taken as the research object, and 92 avalanches were accurately identified through...
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Glacier distribution, changes, and water resource impacts in the Turpan−Hami Basin, Xinjiang, China
Available online 19 June 2025
The Turpan−Hami Basin in Xinjiang is a resource−scarce area where glaciers are important water resources. Based on the data of the Chinese Glacier Inventory of Xinjiang in 2020 (CGI-XJ2020), this study...
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Synergistic effects and influencing factors of reducing atmospheric pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions in China
Available online 18 June 2025
Atmospheric pollutants and greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide share common roots, sources, and processes. Promoting the synergistic reduction of carbon dioxide and air pollutants offers numerous...
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Analysis of the influence of sudden significant temperature fluctuations on geotechnical masses and lining in cold-region tunnels
Available online 14 June 2025
To systematically investigate the short-term consequences of sudden temperature fluctuations and address the challenges of frost damage in extreme environments, this study examined tunnel entrances...
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Input-output analysis of economic linkages between China and Arctic countries
Available online 10 June 2025
In the context of climate change, the growing cost-efficiency of Arctic shipping routes is expected to enhance maritime activities between China and Arctic countries. As one of the world's leading trade...
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Climate changes in Northern Da Xing'anling Mountains since 1980 and their response to El Niño
Available online 10 June 2025
The Northern Da Xing’anling Mountains are an important ecological barrier in China and are highly sensitive to global climate change. Gaining an in-depth understanding of the climate change characteristics...
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